Many of us have been caught out by an unexpected parking fine. It's especially likely at a shopping centre or business park, where private companies often enforce the time limits with a firm rod.
It's never nice to get a letter through the post demanding money, but it can happen easily if you don't keep an eye on your watch. And that's exactly what happened to BirminghamLive reporter Kirsty Bosley.
Here, she shares a cautionary tale in hope that others will not fall victim to the same fate:
